Topic: independence national historical park
Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell”
A call to action for all Philadelphians
By Thomas Devaney
What Philly Really Needs in 2026
A Philadelphia tourism and cultural marketer argues for a different type of legacy for the city’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary
By Bill Gehrman
Can We Still Throw an Epic 250th Birthday Party?
So far, Philadelphia’s schemes to celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial have had their fair share of setbacks and doubters. Is it too late to make next year’s celebration of America our best yet?
By Courtney DuChene
Windows Into the Soul of America
Sonya Clark’s video installation, The Descendants of Monticello explores what freedom means from the panes of Declaration House historical site
By RJ Rushmore
How to Watch the Presidential Debate in Philadelphia
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet on September 10 at the National Constitution Center in the heart of Philadelphia. Here’s how you can get in on the historic event
By Lauren McCutcheon
What Should We Do with Welcome Park?
A government strategist has a radical idea for the historic park at the heart of a recent controversy over its William Penn statue
By Mark Nicastre
Beyond the Bell
Two Haverford alums are filling a niche in Philly’s tourist economy: Tours featuring lesser-known American heroes
By Elizabeth Warner
“No one replaces Benjamin Franklin”
Betsy Ross. Franklin. Even Rocky Balboa. A student of legendary journalist and Penn teacher Buzz Bissinger explores the world of Philly’s history icons
By Emily Cieslak